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Paper 2
Urban Issues and Challenges
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Link challenges to rapid population growth.
Key Facts
- Urban growth creates opportunities and challenges.
- Informal settlements often lack services.
- Sustainable transport reduces pollution.
- Regeneration can create jobs and new housing.
Key Equations
Population density = population / area
Topics Covered
Urban Growth
What you need to know
- •Urbanisation is faster in LICs and NEEs.
Exam Tips
- Use push and pull factors.
UK City Case Study
What you need to know
- •Regeneration and sustainability strategies in a UK city.
Exam Tips
- Use place-specific detail.
Key Terms
Urbanisation
Increase in the proportion of people living in towns and cities.
Regeneration
Improving social, economic, and environmental conditions.
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Common Exam Questions
Explain two challenges of rapid urban growth in an LIC/NEE.
4 marksmediumPaper 2
Model Answer
Housing shortages lead to slums, and services like sanitation and clean water are overstretched.
What examiners want to see
- ✓Two challenges with effects.
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